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Just thought I'd post some obligatory pictures of Christmas decorations. Here are some of my nutcrackers: And here is the tree:
Notice how the top of the tree leans...when we bought the tree, they had a bamboo pole holding the top of it straight up...how deceptive. I just feel a little bitter because we couldn't cut down our own tree this year. Actually, the fact that it is not perfect endears me to it just that much more. You need to read "Why Christmas Trees aren't Perfect."
Yesterday I took the van down to Sewell and a friend of Maris fixed my front heater!!! :) I am very happy...especially since we only had to pay the cost of the part! I forget that the defrost and heat doesn't work until it is cold and by then it is too late. I am just so grateful to have that fixed. I hate being cold.
Also yesterday was lunch bunch for RS at Ernesto's. What a yummy restaurant and how fun to visit with the girls from the ward. Y'all should come next month!
Tonight, pack meeting is going to be at Erwin Park...might be a little chilly. Tani and I are doing refreshments...we are roasting marshmallows and eating them on Fudge Stripe cookies...instant S'mores!

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Gary Church,  November 28, 2007 at 2:12 PM  

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you to look out for the bamboo poles that hold up the top of the Christmas trees. Just kidding. How crappy. Like you, I appreciate it's off centered, center of gravity. We'll call it asymetrical. How do you spell that? I should know that term for sure.

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